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Newspaper
Osceola Record
Location
Osceola, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Dec 14, 1972
Page
1
Polk County resident recalls heavy snowfall Monday and Tuesday hindering travel while nephew Craig Page helps transport to Stromsburg to publish a village paper. The writer also announces a new policy requiring signatures and printed names on future letters about the NPPD electrical distribution issue.
Osceola Junior Scouts fear disbandment in 1973 due to lack of a leader as Mrs. Gerald Bryan, who also leads a Brownie troop, cannot continue guiding the 19 girls aged 9 to 12. The group, in 4th to 6th grade, meets regularly with holiday events and summer camping. assistants and training are available, and potential leaders are urged to contact Mrs. Bryan now.
Osceola City Council hired Polk County deputy Bill Hubert Thursday evening December 7 as the new chief of police to replace H D Thayer who resigned for health reasons. He will start January 1.
Orpha Fjell of Jeffrey Elementary and the Osceola Education Association was among 450 delegates at the 106th Nebraska State Education Association Assembly on December 8 and 9 at the Hilton Hotel Omaha. Delegates from all local associations set policy for the 18,500-member group. Major items included state aid to education due process for teachers professional negotiations political action and the annual teachers conventions.
Osceola Bulldogs narrowly defeated Stromsburg 51-49 in a tense fourth quarter battle led by Jim Carlson and Bill Parminter. The crowded gym and frenetic pace kept fans on edge as Osceola stalled and executed in the final seconds to seal the win.
Polk County ASC communities conducted 1973 elections by mail with results announced December 5. Canada LeRoy Berggren George Gondringer Willard Hiemer led in several districts. newly elected members will join the County Convention December 12 to choose officers and a 3 year county seat. Office terms begin January 1, 1973. A group harvested 38 acres for Luther Potter on December 4 with neighbors present and lunch provided.
Anita Reisdorff of Shelby dominated the Osceola Record Arm chair Quarterback Contest securing the final certificate with minimal misses in the Rams Cardinals game. Closest rivals missed four games. many others had five to eight misses. Merchandise certificates must be spent by December 31.
Discharged Michael Wieseman has completed four years of naval duty aboard the USS Ogden and is now visiting at the home of his parents Mr and Mrs Merle Wieseman near Silver Creek.
Osceola hosts Stromsburg after a 40 27 win over David City Aquinas and six pins in seven decisions. Injuries threaten Dave Watts and Dave McMeekin. others return to practice as coach Al Stroup aims for a first dual victory against the Vikings tonight.
County Treasurer Louise Timm and City Clerk Joyce Page received Revenue Sharing Program checks this week. The county’s first half 1972 payment was 42339 with a similar amount planned for the second half. The city’s first half share was 3649 with council decisions pending.
Representative Dave Martin announced a new Social Security Office for Columbus Nebraska serving Platte Colfax Nance Polk and Butler counties. The Columbus facility backed by Robert M Ball will employ eight to ten staff and open on or after July 1 1973 with staff hired under Civil Service rules.
Cengas officials report adequate natural gas supply for residential and small commercial customers in Osceola despite an unusually early cold spell. Larger commercial and industrial users with interruptible contracts have used alternate fuels, as interruptions occur earlier than usual due to frigid conditions. Cengas serves seventy cities in eastern Nebraska and southeastern South Dakota and is a division of Central Telephone & Utilities Corp with headquarters in Lincoln.
Ak-Sar-Ben invites nominations from Nebraska and Western Iowa for its Good Neighbor Awards honoring unselfish neighborly deeds in 1972. Final selections by a state-wide committee. postmark by January 5, 1973. Contacts: Ak-Sar-Ben Good Neighbor Awards Committee 63rd and Shirley Streets Omaha NE 68106.
A large crowd attended Saturday activities in Osceola sponsored by the Chamber of Commerce. About 80 to 100 youngsters enjoyed a free movie and drawing, with Santa and treats. adults joined in the games held at the Muse Theatre due to cold weather. Prizes included gas, haircuts, oil changes, subscriptions, and gift certificates awarded by local businesses. Next drawings set for 3:30 with more prizes. the Osceola Development Corporation plans a board meeting December 14 at 7:30 PM.
The USDA announced payments totaling 32 million dollars will be mailed to about 976 000 wheat farm participants beginning today under the 1972 Wheat Program. Prices and market strength, including Soviet sales, boosted farm income and reduced reliance on federal payments.
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